Injuries from falls put more than 2 million adults in an emergency room in 2010, resulting in hospitalization of about 30% the cases. Even though the Law Offices of David Kohm have a successful record in winning compensation for slip and fall injuries, your efforts to prevent a fall are in your best interest. Icy conditions in the winter increase your chance of falling and hurting yourself.
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that you are more likely to have a fall if you are elderly, but falls happen to children and all other age groups. Slip and fall injuries can make you break a bone or hit your head, dangerous outcomes that you want to avoid.
Practice Prevention
No matter how old you are, the rules for walking safely in winter weather apply to you. Some guidelines you can practice include:
- wearing boots that give you traction
- keeping your hands out of your pockets
- walking slowly
- taking small steps
- avoiding carrying large packages
Improve Your Physical Condition
Maintaining your balance is a key to avoiding a fall. If you take medications for a cold or for routine maintenance of your health, remember that some of them can make you feel dizzy. Regular exercise can strengthen your legs and provide ways to improve your ability to balance yourself. Have your eyes checked to make sure that you can judge distances properly. Companies have premises liability that can cover your injuries, but your negligence may pose an obstacle to getting it.
Winter Accidents Happen
Storms in winter create conditions that lead to wrist and hip fractures as well as serious head injuries. Stay inside until the sidewalks are cleared and avoid going outdoors unless it is essential. David Kohm, an Arlington injury attorney, can help you get compensation for injuries that are not your fault.
The Law Offices of David Kohm offer you a free consultation to review your legal options when you suffer a fall. Call 817-204-0900 to schedule an appointment today.
